Hello Again! So sorry to have slipped away. I was off enjoying company with my Grandmother and Dad. We had such a lovely visit. It was marvelous.

I have to admit that this was the first visit (with any family really) that I did not feel like that shy, broken 7 year old girl I once was. I felt like an adult, with a family of my own. That I was sharing my world (which in fact I was). Did you ever feel that way with your parents/family? Like you finally were grown up?

We were so busy! We toured about Halifax with a vengeance the first few days. Then slowed our pace over the weekend, chilling out at home, watching the children play and chatting. My 86 year old Grandmother rocked the touring, playing and socializing! It was so fantastic to see her with the kids and enjoying our new home town!

The children were so lovely. Becca immediately ran to my Dad & Grandma and hugged them. Ethan a little shy at first, completely warmed up to both of them. He most of all, enjoyed performing for them. He would hide under blankets, dance, and chatter away. It was so beautiful watching him interact with them both. I do believe that Ethan is going to be a little lost today without them!

I miss my Dad and Grandma already. I had the opportunity to show off my newly found culinary skills, my crafts and share my world with them both. My Dad will be returning in the Fall for another visit, so I will have to hold out till then. Gosh, seeing my children with their Grandparents (and Great Grandmother!) brings me such joy. That connection to history and family is so amazing.

Now I have a mere week, to tidy up, play, reorganize and prepare for our trip to Maine! I am absoluting buzzing about that trip too. Life is grand.

Mom on the Run tagged me for a running meme. I am hosting my Dad and Grandma here in beautiful Nova Scotia, so without further ado, a little about me and running.

1. How would you describe your running 10 years ago?

Non-existent. Up until six weeks ago, I felt that unless my life was in peril, running was a crazy notion. I never understood why people liked to run. I would ask runners and they would shrug and say it feels great. WHAT!?! I didn’t get it.

2. What is your best and worst run/race experience?

er well I am really just getting started. I did however sprint once. For a brief moment in time I was flying. It felt great. Sadly I have yet to be able to do it again. The stars were aligned perfectly in that moment.

3. Why do you run?

It started off, I was walking. I was determined to walk every night for an hour. I needed to get into shape. I was unhappy with my body and wanted to change it. I wanted to be in control, rather than feeling helpless. After a few weeks of walking, it just felt natural to start running. My husband is still in shock that I go for a run.

4. What is the best or worst piece of advice you’ve been given about running?

hmm I have yet to talk to a lot of runners, now that I am a runner. I am a little shy about it since I just started and feel like I am not quite a runner. I am trying to change that mentality and just believe it. I am a RUNNER. I am. Really. Almost. Kinda?

I changed my routine last night. It was raining. My company was waiting at home. It was shorter and less challenging, and I rocked! It was great! I think I will spice things up a little

5. Tell us something surprising about yourself that not many people would know.

geez I have been blogging for so long I think everyone knows me Instead enjoy some photos from yesterday

Have fun with more Wordless Wednesday.

Not a Mommy.

Not a Wife.

A Girl. With a Friend. At the Movies.

It was fabulous. The movie was funny (Sex and the City, the ultimate chic flick). The popcorn was ok. The company was awesome. The laughter was wonderful.

Groggy, tired but still glowing from my transformation last night, I will go back to walks to the library, preparing dinners, cleaning and entertaining, with a lighter step. Refreshed.

I love Mondays. I know that is counter-culture, but alas I was meant to be different from the rest. Mondays are quiet, peaceful days. The craziness of the weekend behind me, I clean (a lot), reorganize our lives and fall back into familiar routines.

Weekends, although fabulous, are always full of craziness, rushing and activity. Becca went to her last soccer “game” this Saturday. She has come so far with the process and the coaches were totally amazing. We then headed to a local Asian store to pick up some goodies.

J & I prepared some delicious California Rolls, and other Japanese cuisine in honour of Father’s Day. We also picked up some crunchies and candy for the kids to try (note I do not know all the names and therefore being all vague). Becca gobbled up the Japanese cuisine (for the first time, previously turning her nose up at anything wrapped in seaweed!) She is totally growing up.

We also scored a second hand bike for Becca this weekend! It is a bit rusty & not totally what we wanted, but we girly’d it up and Becca is in love. My friend also scored us a dresser! We have a dresser!!! w00t! Sunday was dedicated to Becca’s bike, but seeing the joy on her face was so so worth it. I was happy not to have to buy a new bike (they are crazy expensive, not to mention the consume and discard factor). I had been searching for a decent second hand bike for months!

Becca wiped out once on the path (she had gained speed) but she got right back up and rocked the biking world. I am so proud of her. She has been a force to reckon with at times, then we have these amazing moments of clarity, joy and fun.

We purchased a helmet for Ethan, as he is now a proud owner of a tricycle. He was less than impressed to have to wear the helmet, but got used to it and enjoyed the ride. He also enjoyed following us, collecting dirt to add to the back bucket!

I owe J a relax and do nothing day, since yesterday was so hectic. He was spoiled with goodies, even a new pair of shoes and he was content to see his kids riding bikes, enjoying the outdoors and spending quality time all together. In two days my Dad and Grandmother will be here!! I am so excited (and have a ton of stuff to do!) How was your weekend?